School of Social Work
POSITION: Director of Field Education (Three-Year Full-time Temporary Faculty appointment, renewable).
STARTING DATE: Preferred starting date: Spring 2013.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited social work program. A minimum of five years post-MSW practice experience. A minimum of two years field education experience. A minimum of two years of program management experience. Demonstrated ability and interest in working in a multiethnic, multicultural environment. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a professional educational context. Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to collaborate; sound professional judgment; and excellent problem-solving skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate in Social Work or a related field. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). University teaching experience. Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards as they apply to field education. Experience with the assessment of educational programs. Familiarity with the curriculum of undergraduate and graduate social work programs. Demonstrated potential for obtaining grants for training and scholarly activity pertaining to Field Education.
DUTIES: Under the direction of the Director of the School of Social Work, the Director of Field Education provides leadership to the Field Education Department, including supervising faculty and staff, developing and enforcing relevant policies and procedures, overseeing student performance, teaching field seminars, and coordinating activities with Title IV-E and IUC training grants. The Director of Field Education serves on School committees, coordinates and integrates field and classroom curriculum, liaises with relevant University departments, and supervises and recommends appointment of part-time field seminar faculty. In addition, the Director of Field Education represents the School and the field department in the community, including other professional institutions; and develops and maintains relations with field placement agencies.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with national Field Director positions, qualifications and experience.
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence, hires on the basis of merit, and encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Standard documentation includes: letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the University’s Application for Academic Employment form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. However, the position may be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Address applications, required documentation and/or requests for information to:
Dale Weaver, Director
School of Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8164
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Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.